From Arrow of Light Leader Zac Odom:
Hello Pack 1519 Racers!!
Hello Pack 1519 Racers!!
Pack 1519’s annual Pinewood Derby will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2020, at 10:00 AM at the U.S. Coast Guard Base, 7323 Telegraph Rd, Alexandria, VA, 22315.
We will need a list of all persons who will be coming to the Derby with your party (i.e., scout, parents, siblings, guests), so that I can include them on the guest list, which I need to provide to the Coast Guard Station by Friday, January 24. I need the first and last name of each person attending. Please go to the SignUpGenius link at https://www.signupgenius.
CAR NUMBER ASSIGNMENTS
We will be assigning car numbers later in December. Please ensure that the assigned number is firmly attached to the top of your Scout’s car using the number stickers that are included in the Pinewood Derby kit.
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS
We will need a list of all persons who will be coming to the Derby with your party (i.e., scout, parents, siblings, guests), so that I can include them on the guest list, which I need to provide to the Coast Guard Station by Friday, January 24. I need the first and last name of each person attending. Please go to the SignUpGenius link at https://www.signupgenius.
CAR NUMBER ASSIGNMENTS
We will be assigning car numbers later in December. Please ensure that the assigned number is firmly attached to the top of your Scout’s car using the number stickers that are included in the Pinewood Derby kit.
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS
This is our premier pack event and we want to make it memorable for our scouts and we need YOUR help! Please see SignUpGenius link for volunteer opportunities. https://www.
Any and all help is much appreciated!
CAR CUTTING EVENT
The Woodcraft store in Springfield will be cutting Pinewood Derby cars on Saturday Jan 11, from 10-1:30. Before the scouts can get their cars cut, they need to get a free coupon from the Northern Virginia Scout store next door. These will be simple cuts due to the large number of cars they will be cutting.
Woodcraft
Ravensworth Shopping Center 5248 Port Royal Road
Springfield, VA 22151
Woodcraft
Ravensworth Shopping Center 5248 Port Royal Road
Springfield, VA 22151
RULES
The Pinewood Derby Rules can be found here. For quick reference, the basic car specification requirements are as follows:
· Width not to exceed 2-3/4”- Width between wheels must be at least 1-3/4”
· Length not to exceed 7”
· Height not to exceed 3”
· Weight not to exceed 5.000 oz.
· Wheelbase must be 4-3/8”
·Clearance between bottom of car and track must be at least 3/8”
In addition to awards for the top racers (Pack and Racing Group), design awards will be given in the following categories, as voted on by the Scouts:
The Pinewood Derby Rules can be found here. For quick reference, the basic car specification requirements are as follows:
· Width not to exceed 2-3/4”- Width between wheels must be at least 1-3/4”
· Length not to exceed 7”
· Height not to exceed 3”
· Weight not to exceed 5.000 oz.
· Wheelbase must be 4-3/8”
·Clearance between bottom of car and track must be at least 3/8”
In addition to awards for the top racers (Pack and Racing Group), design awards will be given in the following categories, as voted on by the Scouts:
* Most Creative
* Best Paint Job
* Cubbiest (looks the most like the Scout did it himself)
CAR CHECK-IN DATES
Cars must be checked in on one of the following dates:
• Tue Jan 21, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM [Hayfield Cafeteria]
• Tue Jan 28, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM [Hayfield Cafeteria]
All cars must be checked in on one of the above two dates. Cars will be measured and weighed to ensure that they meet the prescribed specifications, and that all four of the car’s wheels touch the track surface. Once the cars pass inspection and are checked in, the cars will be impounded until after the event is complete. We highly recommend that you do not wait until the last minute to check in your Scout’s car, so that you will have time to make adjustments if necessary. If you absolutely cannot make either of the above two dates, please let me know and we can try to make alternate arrangements; however, no cars will be accepted after 8:30 PM on Tue, Jan 28.
Siblings are also invited to race – we will have a separate race for them! If any scout or sibling needs a car kit, we have about 10 extras that will be available at 7423 Salford Court, Alexandria . The cost is $5 per kit. The cars will be outside in a box with an envelope to pay on the honor system.
Any questions or concerns, please contact me at the e-mail address below.
Good luck!!
* Best Paint Job
* Cubbiest (looks the most like the Scout did it himself)
CAR CHECK-IN DATES
Cars must be checked in on one of the following dates:
• Tue Jan 21, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM [Hayfield Cafeteria]
• Tue Jan 28, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM [Hayfield Cafeteria]
All cars must be checked in on one of the above two dates. Cars will be measured and weighed to ensure that they meet the prescribed specifications, and that all four of the car’s wheels touch the track surface. Once the cars pass inspection and are checked in, the cars will be impounded until after the event is complete. We highly recommend that you do not wait until the last minute to check in your Scout’s car, so that you will have time to make adjustments if necessary. If you absolutely cannot make either of the above two dates, please let me know and we can try to make alternate arrangements; however, no cars will be accepted after 8:30 PM on Tue, Jan 28.
Siblings are also invited to race – we will have a separate race for them! If any scout or sibling needs a car kit, we have about 10 extras that will be available at 7423 Salford Court, Alexandria . The cost is $5 per kit. The cars will be outside in a box with an envelope to pay on the honor system.
Any questions or concerns, please contact me at the e-mail address below.
Good luck!!
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